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Commemorations

Scope note

Events, often but not always ceremonious or celebratory in nature, serving to call someone or something to remembrance or to honor people or past events. For events demonstrating grateful or happy satisfaction or honor, use "celebrations." For formal events conducted elaborately, solemnly, and as prescribed by ritual or protocol, use "ceremonies."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000214143

Broader Terms used

events

Equivalent Terms used

commemoration

Created

13yrs ago

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